Discover Appenzell’s traditions on a day trip from Zurich featuring a visit to a dairy farm, cheese tasting at a local dairy, a cable car ride to Hoher Kasten for panoramic views, a guided stroll through Appenzell’s historic village, and a sweet finale at a chocolate factory with tastings.
The tour starts in Zurich, from where we will travel to the hilly region of Appenzell. During this journey, you will visit a traditional Swiss dairy farm, where you can sample some fresh cows milk.
Next up, you will visit the Appenzell dairy, where you get to experience local traditions and join a cheese tasting. Following this experience, you will take a cable car up to the summit of the Hoher Kasten Mountain, where you can enjoy a 360 degree view of the region.
Back in the village of Appenzell, your guide will take you to explore the beautiful half-timbered houses around the Landsgemeindeplatz square. Lastly, you will continue to a chocolate factory, where you get to taste the chocolate.
Afterwards you will receive a goody bag with Swiss specialities, and embark on your trip back to Zurich.
Wednesdays & Fridays (May–October)
8:30 hrs, Bus Station Zürich, Ausstellungsstrasse 15, 8005 Zürich
11:00 hours
English, German
50% discount (6-15). Children under 6 free of charge.
Transportation by coach, cheese tasting at dairy, tickets for cable car, entry tickets to chocolate factory, goody bag with Swiss products
Personal expenses, lunch and drinks are not included